Vietnam becomes EU’s 1st comprehensive strategic partner in ASEAN
Vietnam News 11:29 30/01/2026Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and European Council President António Costa announced on Thursday that Vietnam and the European Union (EU) have officially upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, marking a historic milestone after 35 years of diplomatic relations.
Vietnam outlines commitment as founding member of Board of Peace
Vietnam News 10:30 30/01/2026Vietnam has affirmed its readiness to actively coordinate with other members of the Board of Peace in implementing a peace plan aimed at ending the conflict in the Gaza Strip, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnamese man charged with stealing his own motorbike
Vietnam News 19:51 29/01/2026A man in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam has been charged with theft for retrieving his own motorbike after it was impounded by police over a drink-driving offense.
Ford Bronco expected to make debut in Vietnam
Economy 17:15 29/01/2026Ford has registered design protection for a new Bronco model in Vietnam, signaling potential plans to introduce the SUV to the local market.
Nearly 4 tonnes of food products of unknown origin seized in Vietnam ahead of Tet
Vietnam News 12:48 29/01/2026Police in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have discovered and confiscated nearly four metric tons of food products of unknown origin that were about to be released onto the market ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet.
Wuling Bingo 2026 spotted in Vietnam, with expected price from $15,300
Economy 17:07 28/01/2026The 2026 Wuling Bingo electric car has been spotted at a manufacturing facility in Vietnam and is being transported to local dealerships, signaling an imminent market launch, with an estimated price from VND399 million (US$15,300).
Vietnam busts male prostitution ring for women
Vietnam News 11:19 28/01/2026Police in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have dismantled a male prostitution ring catering to middle-aged women.
BYD’s first $130mn EV battery plant gets off ground in Vietnam
Economy 17:11 27/01/2026Kim Long Motor and BYD Battery on Tuesday signed a strategic cooperation deal and officially broke ground on BYD’s first electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in Vietnam, a project with a total investment of US$130 million across two phases.
Founder of Vietnam property developer FLC Trinh Van Quyet returns to business arena
Economy 15:41 27/01/2026Trinh Van Quyet, founder of FLC Group, together with the real estate developer’s leadership, has held a meeting with South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Youngsam to discuss cooperation orientations and expand connections between the business communities of the two countries.
